Dupe Pair
93%
Very Similar
Poême Eau de Parfum bottle Poême
Edp Concentration Edp
F Gender M
1995 Year 1995
££ Price Tier £
Ballad Eau de Parfum bottle Ballad

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Poême
A dazzling, honeyed floral that commands attention and evokes vintage glamour. Poême is lush, powdery, and unapologetically opulent-perfect for those who crave a dramatic, poetic signature.
Statement
Our Verdict - Ballad
A budget take on Lancome Poeme. The narcotic datura, tuberose and jasmine heart and powdery vanilla-amber drydown all come through, but the dupe wears flatter and skin-closer - the vibrant, marathon-lasting richness of the original is softened.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 6% 11%
Floral 33% 37%
Fruity 11% 7%
Green 7% 4%
Sweet 33% 36%
Warm 8% 8%
Woody 7% 6%
Earthy 5% 4%
Animalic 12% 10%
Fresh 9% 9%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Poême EdP
Ballad EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Datura 12% vs 21%
Poppy 10% vs 23%
Mandarin 10% vs 19%
Blackcurrant 10% vs 17%
Bergamot 9% vs 17%
Shared Notes
Mimosa 12% vs 13%
Tuberose 12% vs 17%
Ylang-Ylang 11% vs 16%
Orange Blossom 11% vs 17%
Jasmine 11% vs 19%
Heliotrope 10% vs 14%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 23% vs 27%
Amber 21% vs 20%
Tonka Bean 19% vs 20%
Musk 18% vs 18%
Cedar 17% vs 14%

Accords

Poême Ballad
65%
Floral
85%
80%
Powdery
60%
70%
Sweet
70%
50%
Fruity
Amber
50%
45%
Green
30%
Animalic
Floral shared
65%
85%
Powdery shared
80%
60%
Sweet shared
70%
70%
50%
50%
45%
30%

Performance

Poême Ballad
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Poême

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Poême's lush, narcotic florals and honeyed vanilla are best suited to cool or chilly weather, where their richness can bloom without overwhelming. The fragrance feels too opulent and dense for summer heat, but truly shines in fall and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Poême is a statement scent for evenings, formal events, or romantic encounters, where its pronounced projection and sensuality can be fully appreciated. It is generally too bold and attention grabbing for sporty or professional daytime settings.

Ballad

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The rich sweet florals and warm vanilla-amber base suit cooler autumn, winter and spring wear.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Opulent and romantic, it shines on dates and formal evenings rather than the office or sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
93%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
95%
Accord
55%
Key Similarities

Both share Floral, Sweet, Powdery accords and Mandarin, Poppy notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Poême
Ballad
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